1988 Cadillac Cimarron
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Cadillac Cimarron is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1988 Cadillac Cimarron at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1988 Cadillac Cimarron recalls 1
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE C…
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 17 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1988 Cadillac Cimarron common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1988 Cadillac Cimarron MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1988 Cadillac Cimarron costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 4
BRAKE PERFORMANCE Closed
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NHTSA #EA90041 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Aug 1990 · closed Mar 1992STOP LAMPS Closed
SUMMARY: A CHEVROLET SERVICE BULLETIN DATED JULY 1988 INDICATES THAT BOTHSOCKETS MUST BE REPLACED USING PART NUMBER 5972532. THIS SERVICE STOCKUSES A NEW HEAT RESISTANT MATERIAL. PRODUCTION STOCK WAS ALSO CORRECTEDBEGINNING WITH VINS J7163799 AND JJ187909.===
NHTSA #PE89035 · Exterior Lighting · opened Jan 1989 · closed May 1989BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS Closed
NHTSA #EA89010 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Jan 1989 · closed May 1990POOR BRAKING Closed
NHTSA #PE88085 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Jul 1988 · closed Jan 1989An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 1
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR
Bulletin 000524001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2000Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CIMARRON. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Cadillac Cimarron
The Cadillac Cimarron is an entry-level luxury car manufactured and marketed by the Cadillac division of General Motors for model years 1982–1988 over a single generation, with a mild facelift in 1985.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.